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Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home's exterior and make a lasting impression on potential buyers. A well-maintained and inviting exterior sets the tone before anyone even steps inside, giving buyers confidence that the interior is just as impressive. Whether you're preparing to list your [Read More]

Floridas consumer sentiment dropped slightly in April, with a smaller decline compared to earlier months and less than the national decline.GAINESVILLE, Fla. Consumer sentiment among Floridians declined for the third consecutive month, dropping 1.8 points in April to 77 from a revised figure of 78. [Read More]

Home equity rose to $35T since 2020, but higher taxes, rates and lending limits make it harder for homeowners to benefit from that wealth.NEW YORK Since 2020, home equity has increased by approximately 80% from $19.5 trillion to about $35 trillion due to rising home values, but many say that the ot [Read More]

Sellers who list April 13-19 could potentially make $4,800 more, sell their home nine days faster and have 13.2% less competition on average, Realtor.com said.AUSTIN, Texas In a challenging real estate market, timing can make a difference and this year, according to the Best Time to Sell report fro [Read More]

While most washing machines offer a quick wash option, dryers typically lack this time-saving feature. It can take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour and a half to dry a standard-size load of laundry, but when youre in a hurry or looking to save money on your energy bill, you need another solution. [Read More]

Florida homeowners' insurance costs fell 0.7% - the first drop since 2022 - amid reforms. Condo unit and association premiums also fell.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Homeowner insurance costs fell by 0.7% between the third and fourth quarters of 2024, a result of declining rates that insurance officials in Flo [Read More]

Home stagers and designers are advising a softer color palette in 2025 to make a home more sellable. Timeless neutrals are the way to go.CHICAGO While attention-getting hues like lime green and bold pink were voted as the worst colors to use in real estate for 2025, home stagers and designers advis [Read More]

Nearly one in three renters admit to delaying a home purchase because of misgivings about the mortgage process.CHICAGO Americans are confused about mortgages and many other financial aspects of homeownership, according to a new survey of about 1,000 prospective buyers and homeowners conducted by JW [Read More]

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.63% this week, marking a seven-week decline. Borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages fell to 5.79%LOS ANGELES Mortgage rates have been mostly declining in recent weeks, helping encourage prospective home shoppers just as the spring homebuying season gets going.The [Read More]

Home office deductions only apply to small business owners who are self-employed. If you do freelance work unrelated to your regular job at home, you might qualify.CHICAGO Many Americans may think because they work from home, they can take tax deductions for a portion of their rent, utilities and m [Read More]